M.P. Veerendra Kumar

M. P. Veerendra Kumar writes in Malayalam and English on the civilisational breadth of the Indian subcontinent. Born in 1936 in Kalpetta, Wayanad, he pursued philosophy and business administration before becoming a prolific author of works in Malayalam. His landmark narrative Himalayan Odyssey — titled Haimavathabhuvil in Malayalam — weaves together legend, history, geography, and spirituality across a vast sweep of Indian landscape. The work has received the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and the Moortidevi Award instituted by Bharatiya Jnanpith.